Shootout at West Long Beach home leaves officer dead
A Long Beach police officer was killed answering a prowler call at 2416 Easy Ave as gunfire erupted. Two brothers, Kennedy Lowe and Gene Lowe, were shot during the 45 minute exchange. five women and nine children survived uninjured after authorities used tear gas and cleared the residence.
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Easy Ave
Elkins
Kennedy Lowe
Easy Avenue
Gene Lowe
Utah
Kennedy Lane
New Year's Ambush Untangles Quiet Long Beach Block
A Long Beach neighborhood near 2816 Easy Ave turned into a gun battle on New Year’s morning. A police officer and two residents died in an ambush and ensuing shootout at the Lowe residence. Neighbors described hearing rapid gunfire and police presence filling backyards. A resident recalled a voice pleading not to shoot as officers demanded the gun be thrown out.
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Elxins
Lawrence Shelton
Long Beach
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Mike Jele Shaft
Lowe
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California doctors strike slows care on first day
Southern California patients face suspense as doctors stage a slowdown over malpractice insurance hikes up to 27 percent. Talks between Gov Brown aides and physician leaders resume. emergency rooms likely to see long waits. About 85 to 90 percent of Lang Beach Medical Association doctors may participate, with risk-area specialists withholding services.
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Truck plunges from cliff. driver only lightly hurt
San Pedro youth 19 year old Thomas William Heron rode a 1957 half ton Chevrolet truck over a beach cliff near Paseo Del Mar around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. He escaped with facial cuts and declined an ambulance, saying he would see his doctor. Officers Harry B. Ryan and Kevin Heady reported scrambling down the bluff to rescue him.
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Kevin Heady
Paseo del Mar
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Barbara St
Newport Beach Fire Kills Six in New Year blaze
A Newport Beach family of four and two guests perished in a predawn New Year’s Day fire at their two story Ocean Front home. Three victims were children as flames spread to two adjacent houses. Fire officials reported a total $50,000 to $100,000 in damage and said the blaze began near 1:44 a.m. Investigators tied cause to be determined. Six firemen were treated for smoke inhalation and burns. the roof collapsed as crews fought the fire.
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Michalsky
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Hill Haven Convalescent Hospital
E. First St
New York New Year riot at Coliseum as thieves steal coats
Widespread holiday violence erupts as gangs terrorize New York revelers at the Coliseum. Looting coats and cash, assaults reported. 75 victims tied to thefts totaling thousands. Police limited by crowd size and tracing, while other cities report bombings and mass arrests.
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Fort Lauderdale
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